Flour crisis may hit Punjab as flour mills refuse to comply with govt’s orders
LAHORE: Flour mills in Punjab refused to comply with government orders, which could lead to a flour crisis in the province. According to details, the dangers of the flour crisis in Punjab began to loom large. The provincial government said
Flour mills announce strike over imposition of taxes
LAHORE: The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has announced to go on strike from Thursday (today) leading to concerns over a rise in the price of flout. The mill owners had announced a protest against budget measures proposing a hike
Artificial flour shortage ensues in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: An artificial flour crisis has ensued in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi as people struggle to get the basic commodity. The flour mills’ owners have increased the prices in many adjoining areas of the city including Sarai
First vessel carrying wheat imported from Ukraine to reach Karachi
KARACHI: The first vessel carrying 60,804 metric tons of wheat from Ukraine will reach Karachi port on Wednesday afternoon. This import is part of the government’s efforts to ensure relief in wake of ongoing price hike of wheat flour which
Sugar, flour crisis report
Prime Minister Imran Khan has been receiving immense heat after the findings of a high-powered investigation formed to enquire the flour and sugar crisis incriminated several of his close aides and party leaders. The prime minister had vowed to expose
PML-N demands inquiry report on flour, sugar thefts in parliament
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Marriyum Aurangzeb demanded to present inquiry report on flour and sugar theft from the incumbent government in parliament. In a statement, Marriyum Aurangzeb said that masses should be informed about the recovered wheat and
Relief Package
Amidst the spiraling inflation, the government sprang into action to contain the rising prices approving a relief package worth ten billion rupees to provide some immediate relief. The economic challenges have increased burden on the country and the common man
Will the Relief Package have any real effect?
The inflation rate has been spiraling out of control affecting all segments of society as the prices of essential items keep on increasing. Daily wage earners, salaried workers, and businessmen are concerned about the rising prices as even basic items
Govt plans to take action against all those behind flour crisis: Firdous
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Saturday that strong action will be taken against those engaged in the wheat flour crisis as a comprehensive briefing was given to Prime
After wheat, a sugar crisis is now looming
There is an acute wheat flour crisis in Sindh, Punjab and other parts of the country. The crisis has stemmed not due to the shortage of the basic commodity but rather the mismanagement and inefficiency of policymakers. Now a sugar
Balochistan Govt takes notice of flour shortage in province
QUETTA: On Monday, Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal ordered commissioners and deputy commissioners to ensure the supply of flour and wheat at the provisional government rates. Taking notice of the increase in flour rates, Jam Kamal promised to take action
Rising flour prices
Flour is the most basic staple commodity which even the poorest segment of society consumes for a basic meal. The sudden soaring rise in flour prices across the country is a serious cause for concern as it will affect the
Flour prices rise countrywide
ISLAMABAD: Another inflation bomb has been dropped on the people of Pakistan as the price of flour has been increased in all over the country. According to details, the price of 10 kg of flour in Karachi has reached Rs
Govt to introduce ration card for the poor: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan visited an outlet of Utility Stores in Islamabad on Wednesday to ensure that common people are receiving essential kitchen items on subsidised rates. Chairman Utility Store Corporation, Zulqarnain Ali Khan, and Managing Director Umer Lodhi,
CCP imposes Rs75 mn fine on PFMA for fixing flour prices
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Monday imposed Rs 75 million penalty on the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) for fixing the price of wheat flour and its quantities of production. According to a press release, the CCP
Sindh govt to reduce flour price as crisis worsens: Mahmood Moulvi
KARACHI: Adviser on Maritime Affairs Mr Mahmood Moulvi has said that the Sindh government is likely to reduce the price of flour to address the crisis in the province. In a statement on micro-blogging site Twitter, the adviser said that
Sindh govt likely to reduce flour price: Mahmood Moulvi
KARACHI: Adviser on Maritime Affairs Mahmood Moulvi has said that the flour prices in Sindh are likely to decline from Rs 8 to 10 per kg in the next few days. Talking to the media in Karachi, Mahmood Moulvi said,
Flour crisis persists
Amidst increasing inflation and an overall economic downturn, flat bread makers have threatened to call a strike if the price of naans and rotis – staples cooked on stove – are not increased due to hike in flour prices. They
PM directed to control flour price: Firdous Awan
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Premier Imran Khan has directed to control the price of flour. While briefing the media on cabinet decisions in Islamabad, PM directed to control